Despite concerns among suppliers of orange construction barrels, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to join about 20 other states in switching to the new and more costly reflective … [Read more...] about MDOT to Pay More for Brighter Orange Barrels
Retroreflectivity
Suitability of Different Materials Used for Road Marking: A Review
Road surface marking is any kind of device or material that is used on a road surface in order to convey official information. They can also be applied in other facilities used by vehicles to mark … [Read more...] about Suitability of Different Materials Used for Road Marking: A Review
ORALITE® Cone Collars
ORALITE ® Vinyl Cone Collars are made from a smooth surfaced, flexible, tough and weather-resistant vinyl, designed for use on reflectorized traffic cones as described in the Federal Highway … [Read more...] about ORALITE® Cone Collars
Guidance for the Use of Temporary Pavement Markings in Work Zones
This guide provides guidelines on the application of temporary markings in highway work zones. It summarizes information from various sources when considering placement and removal of temporary … [Read more...] about Guidance for the Use of Temporary Pavement Markings in Work Zones
The Color of Safety
Color is the great communication tool, and in highway safety it bears the responsibility of helping save lives. From stop lights to work zones, to pedestrian signs, the distinctive colors of those … [Read more...] about The Color of Safety
TRB Webinar: Practices and Examples to Manage Sign Retroreflectivity in Compliance With the MUTCD
On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revised the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to establish maintenance criteria for traffic sign retroreflectivity. The … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Practices and Examples to Manage Sign Retroreflectivity in Compliance With the MUTCD